Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Introduction
Our
aim
was
to
investigate
the
insufficiently
understood
differences
in
immune
system
between
anti-citrullinated
peptide
antibody
(ACPA)-positive
(ACPA
+
)
and
ACPA-negative
-
early
rheumatoid
arthritis
(eRA)
patients.
Methods
We
performed
multiple
cytokine
assays
using
sera
from
drug-naïve
ACPA
eRA
Additionally,
we
conducted
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
of
CD45
cells
peripheral
blood
samples
analyze
compare
distribution
functional
characteristics
cell
subsets
based
on
status.
Results
Serum
concentrations
interferon-γ
(IFN-γ)
interleukin
(IL)-12
were
higher
than
eRA.
Single-cell
transcriptome
analysis
37,318
identified
17
distinct
types
revealed
expansion
IL1B
proinflammatory
monocytes,
IL7R
T
cells,
CD8
CCL4
Furthermore,
observed
an
enrichment
IFN-γ
response
genes
nearly
all
monocytes
subsets.
Heightened
interactions
receptors
eRA,
particularly
cells.
examined
IFITM2
IFITM3
as
potential
key
markers
given
their
pronounced
upregulation
association
with
IFN
response.
Specifically,
expression
these
elevated
(likely
M1
monocytes),
correlating
serum
levels.
Discussion
Compared
showed
IL-12
levels,
upregulated
genes,
enhanced
IFN-γ-driven
monocyte-T
interactions.
These
features
circulation
suggest
a
role
for
type
1
helper
cell-related
immunity
its
pathogenesis.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: May 19, 2022
Innate
and
adaptive
immunity
represent
a
harmonic
counterbalanced
system
involved
in
the
induction,
progression,
possibly
resolution
of
inflammatory
reaction
that
characterize
autoimmune
rheumatic
diseases
(ARDs),
including
rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA).
Although
immunopathophysiological
mechanisms
ARDs
are
not
fully
clarified,
they
often
associated
with
an
inappropriate
macrophage/T-cell
interaction,
where
classical
(M1)
or
alternative
(M2)
macrophage
activation
may
influence
occurrence
T-helper
(Th)1
Th2
responses.
In
RA
patients,
M1/Th1
occurs
environment
dominated
by
Toll-like
receptor
(TLR)
interferon
(IFN)
signaling,
it
promotes
massive
production
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
[i.e.,
tumor
necrosis
factor-α
(TNFα),
interleukin
(IL)-1,
IL-12,
IL-18,
IFNγ],
chemotactic
factors,
matrix
metalloproteinases
resulting
osteoclastogenesis,
erosion,
progressive
joint
destruction.
On
other
hand,
M2/Th2
response
determines
release
growth
factors
IL-4,
IL-10,
IL-13,
transforming
factor
(TGF)-β]
anti-inflammatory
process
leading
to
clinical
remission
RA.
Several
subtypes
macrophages
have
been
described.
Five
polarization
states
from
M1
M2
confirmed
vitro
studies
analyzing
morphological
characteristics,
gene
expression
phenotype
markers
(CD80,
CD86,
TLR2,
TLR4,
CD206,
CD204,
CD163,
MerTK),
functional
aspect,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
An
imbalance
induce
pathological
consequences
contribute
several
diseases,
such
as
asthma
osteoclastogenesis
patients.
addition,
dynamic
includes
presence
intermediate
polarity
stages
distinguished
specific
surface
production/release
distinct
molecules
(i.e.,
nitric
oxide,
cytokines),
which
their
state.
This
suggests
"continuum"
playing
important
role
during
inflammation
its
resolution.
review
discusses
importance
delicate
M1/M2
different
phases
together
identification
pathways,
cytokines,
chemokines
involved,
outcomes
The
analysis
these
aspects
could
shed
light
on
abnormal
activation,
novel
therapeutical
approaches
restore
balance.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Aug. 12, 2021
Macrophages
are
dynamic
cells
that
play
critical
roles
in
the
induction
and
resolution
of
sterile
inflammation.
In
this
review,
we
will
compile
interpret
recent
findings
on
plasticity
macrophages
how
these
contribute
to
development
non-infectious
inflammatory
diseases,
with
a
particular
focus
allergic
autoimmune
disorders.
The
inflammation
then
be
examined,
emphasizing
ability
clear
apoptotic
immune
cells.
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
chronic
autoimmune-driven
spectrum
diseases
where
persistent
results
synovial
hyperplasia
excessive
cell
accumulation,
leading
remodeling
reduced
function
affected
joints.
central
pathophysiology
RA,
driving
episodic
cycles
tissue
destruction.
RA
patients
have
increased
numbers
active
M1
polarized
pro-inflammatory
few
or
inactive
M2
type
This
imbalance
macrophage
homeostasis
main
contributor
mediators
resulting
continual
activation
stromal
populations
accelerated
remodeling.
Modulation
phenotype
remains
key
therapeutic
goal
for
treatment
disease.
Intriguingly,
intervention
glucocorticoids
other
DMARDs
promotes
re-polarization
an
anti-inflammatory
phenotype;
reprogramming
dependent
metabolic
changes
promote
phenotypic
switching.
Allergic
asthma
associated
Th2-polarised
airway
inflammation,
structural
large
airways,
hyperresponsiveness.
Macrophage
polarization
has
profound
impact
pathogenesis,
as
response
allergen
exposure
regulated
by
intricate
interplay
between
local
factors
including
cytokines,
chemokines
danger
signals
from
neighboring
Th2-polarized
environment
characteristic
asthma,
high
levels
IL-4
produced
locally
infiltrating
innate
lymphoid
helper
T
acquisition
alternatively
activated
M2a
macrophages,
myriad
effects
structure.
Targeting
regulators
currently
being
pursued
diseases.
re-balancing
responses
towards
pro-resolution
thus
success
response.
It
long
been
established
apoptosis
supports
monocyte
recruitment
sites
facilitating
subsequent
corpse
clearance.
drives
mediates
switch
polarity
macrophages.
However,
role
cell-derived
extracellular
vesicles
(ACdEV)
control
received
remarkably
little
attention.
ACdEV
powerful
intercellular
communication,
carrying
wealth
lipid
protein
may
modulate
phenotype,
cargo
immune-modulating
enzymes.
such
interactions
result
repair
disease
different
contexts.
discuss
origin,
characterization,
activity
underlying
mechanisms
via
clearance,
order
provide
new
insights
into
strategies
could
exploit
capabilities
agile
responsive
Cells,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. 3017 - 3017
Published: Nov. 4, 2021
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
considered
a
chronic
systemic,
multi-factorial,
inflammatory,
and
progressive
autoimmune
disease
affecting
many
people
worldwide.
While
patients
show
very
individual
courses
of
disease,
with
RA
focusing
on
the
musculoskeletal
system,
joints
are
often
severely
affected,
leading
to
local
inflammation,
cartilage
destruction,
bone
erosion.
To
prevent
joint
damage
physical
disability
as
one
symptoms
RA,
early
diagnosis
critical.
Auto-antibodies
play
pivotal
clinical
role
in
systemic
RA.
As
biomarkers,
they
could
help
make
more
efficient
diagnosis,
prognosis,
treatment
decision.
Besides
auto-antibodies,
several
other
factors
involved
progression
such
epigenetic
alterations,
post-translational
modifications,
glycosylation,
autophagy,
T-cells.
Understanding
interplay
between
these
would
contribute
deeper
insight
into
causes,
mechanisms,
progression,
disease.
In
this
review,
latest
research
findings
discussed
better
understand
pathogenesis,
finally,
strategies
for
therapy
presented,
including
both
conventional
approaches
new
methods
that
have
been
developed
recent
years
or
currently
under
investigation.
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 941 - 960
Published: Dec. 31, 2020
The
initiation
and
development
of
major
inflammatory
diseases,
i.e.,
cancer,
vascular
inflammation,
some
autoimmune
diseases
are
closely
linked
to
the
immune
system.
Biologics-based
immunotherapy
is
exerting
a
critical
role
against
these
whereas
usage
immunomodulators
always
limited
by
various
factors
such
as
susceptibility
digestion
enzymes
in
vivo,
poor
penetration
across
biological
barriers,
rapid
clearance
reticuloendothelial
Drug
delivery
strategies
potent
promote
their
delivery.
Herein,
we
reviewed
potential
targets
for
discussed
biologics
drug
systems
involved
immunotherapy,
particularly
highlighted
approved
therapy
tactics,
finally
offer
perspectives
this
field.
Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
164(2), P. 272 - 288
Published: Sept. 23, 2022
Background
&
AimsWe
investigate
interrelationships
between
gut
microbes,
metabolites,
and
cytokines
that
characterize
COVID-19
its
complications,
we
validate
the
results
with
follow-up,
Japanese
4D
(Disease,
Drug,
Diet,
Daily
Life)
microbiome
cohort,
non-Japanese
data
sets.MethodsWe
performed
shotgun
metagenomic
sequencing
metabolomics
on
stools
cytokine
measurements
plasma
from
112
hospitalized
patients
SARS-CoV-2
infection
non–COVID-19
control
individuals
matched
by
important
confounders.ResultsMultiple
correlations
were
found
COVID-19–related
microbes
(eg,
oral
short-chain
fatty
acid
producers)
metabolites
branched-chain
aromatic
amino
acids,
carbohydrates,
neurotransmitters,
vitamin
B6).
Both
also
linked
to
inflammatory
dynamics
interferon
γ,
λ3,
interleukin
6,
CXCL-9,
CXCL-10).
Such
detected
highly
in
severe
disease
pneumonia;
moderately
high
D-dimer
level,
kidney
dysfunction,
liver
dysfunction
groups;
but
rarely
diarrhea
group.
We
confirmed
concordances
of
altered
spermidine,
putrescine,
B6)
their
corresponding
microbial
functional
genes.
Results
metabolomic
alterations
cross-sectional
set
partly
concordant
those
follow-up
set.
Microbial
signatures
for
distinct
diabetes,
bowel
disease,
proton-pump
inhibitors
overlapping
rheumatoid
arthritis.
Random
forest
classifier
models
using
microbiomes
can
predict
disease.
The
showed
moderate
concordance
Hong
Kong
Japan.ConclusionsMultiomics
analysis
revealed
multiple
microbe-metabolite-cytokine
COVID-19related
complications
few
gastrointestinal
suggesting
microbiota-mediated
immune
responses
organ
sites.
Our
underscore
existence
a
gut-lung
axis
COVID-19.
sets.
confounders.
Multiple
Japan.
Multiomics
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: April 12, 2022
Abstract
Immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
are
associated
with
immune-related
adverse
events
(irAEs),
including
arthritis
(arthritis-irAE).
Management
of
arthritis-irAE
is
challenging
because
immunomodulatory
therapy
for
should
not
impede
antitumor
immunity.
Understanding
the
mechanisms
critical
to
overcome
this
challenge,
but
pathophysiology
remains
unknown.
Here,
we
comprehensively
analyze
peripheral
blood
and/or
synovial
fluid
samples
from
20
patients
arthritis-irAE,
and
unmask
a
prominent
Th1-CD8
+
T
cell
axis
in
both
inflamed
joints.
CX3CR1
hi
CD8
cells
CXCR3
fluid,
most
clonally
expanded
cells,
significantly
share
TCR
repertoires.
The
migration
into
joints
possibly
mediated
by
CXCL9/10/11/16
expressed
myeloid
cells.
Furthermore,
after
combined
CTLA-4
PD-1
inhibitor
preferentially
has
enhanced
Th17
transient
Th1/Th17
signatures.
Our
data
provide
insights
mechanisms,
predictive
biomarkers,
therapeutic
targets
arthritis-irAE.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 2445 - 2445
Published: Nov. 3, 2022
Chemokines
constitute
a
group
of
small,
secreted
proteins
that
regulate
leukocyte
migration
and
contribute
to
their
activation.
are
crucial
inflammatory
mediators
play
key
role
in
managing
viral
infections,
during
which
the
profile
chemokine
expression
helps
shape
immune
response
clearance,
improving
clinical
outcome.
In
particular,
ligand
CXCL10
its
receptor
CXCR3
were
explored
plethora
RNA
DNA
infections.
this
review,
we
highlight
CXCL10/CXCR3
axis
host
defense
against
variety
We
also
discuss
interactions
among
viruses
cells
trigger
expression,
as
well
signaling
cascades
induced
positive
cells.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 502 - 502
Published: March 9, 2023
Osteopontin
(OPN)
is
a
bone-derived
phosphoglycoprotein
related
to
physiological
and
pathological
mechanisms
that
nowadays
has
gained
relevance
due
its
role
in
the
immune
system
response
chronic
degenerative
diseases,
including
rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
osteoarthritis
(OA).
OPN
an
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
glycoprotein
plays
critical
bone
remodeling.
Therefore,
it
effector
molecule
promotes
joint
cartilage
destruction
observed
clinical
studies,
vitro
assays,
animal
models
of
RA
OA.
Since
undergoes
multiple
modifications,
posttranslational
changes,
proteolytic
cleavage,
binding
wide
range
receptors,
by
which
produces
effects,
some
cases,
remain
unclear.
Although
there
strong
evidence
contributes
significantly
immunopathology
OA
when
considering
as
common
denominator
molecule,
experimental
trial
results
argue
for
protective
rheumatic
diseases.
Elucidating
detail
involvement
degeneration
interest
field
rheumatology.
This
review
aims
provide
OPN’s
multifaceted
promoting
propose
AR
immunopathology.